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A-8 Mike Greco, Friday, May 21,2004 Sports editor SPORTS (419) 668-3771 ext. 237 Weight events beneficial for Western girls By DON HOHLER Reflector Sportswrilcr

BUCYRUS — There must be something in the water at Western Reserve when it comes to the weight events. For the third straight year, a pair of Lady Roughriders wUl be work- ing in the discus event in the Division III Fostoria regional meet. Thursday in district action at Bucyrus High School, sophomore Branigan Fannin won the discus with a throw of 122-3. In third place was junior Amanda Patrick, who threw her personal best of 111-0. Fannin has thrown the platter as far as 132-0. "Last year it was Branigan and Jenny Tinney that advanced to the state with Jenny finishing sixth," Western coach Todd Pooch said. 'Two years ago, Jenny was fourth in Dayton with Tiffany Sommers also in the state field. "Now the challenge is to do the same thing in the shot on Saturday," the coach added. "If we also got those two out in that event, it would be two years in a row for that event. It's been a nice run." Also advancing after a fourth place finish in the girls' 3200-meter relay was the Western team of JERRY HARRINGTON/REFLECTOR Danielle Sidell, Jessica Patrick, Caitlin Bement and Brittany Monroeville senior Josh Perry gets ready to put the shot Pickett, who clocked in 10:37. Thursday in Division III district competition at Bucyrus High School. JERRY HARRINGTON/REFLECTOR South Central senior Jordan Ray Western Reserve's Tiffany Patrick (left) gets ready to take the handoff from Colleen Nitchman took his first step to returning to the ever, start at noon. during a relay event Thursday in Division III district competition at Bucyrus High School. state meet in the pole vault when he TRACK AND FIELD The running finals are slated for placed second in his specialty. 1:30 p.m. Sidell, Jessica Patrick, Catlin Bement, (Seneca East) 19-21/2.5. Chris Heringhaus He actually tied Seneca East's Eli I keep telling my athletes to get into BOYS Brittany Pickett), 10:37.85. 5. Tiffin Calvert (Mans. St. Peter) 19-1/2. 6. Matt Martineau SI Paul: Nate Myers, 110 hurdles and 10:49.09.6. New London (Megan Shepherd, (WR) 19-0.7. Seth Haher (Seneca East) 18- Nichols at 13-0, but was placed the top four and then you have a Joshfieebe, 800. Holly Perkins, Danielle Wuensch, Gabrielle 11.8. Tim Arthur (Col. Crawford) 18-101/2. second due to earlier misses. week to figure out why you didn't Monroeville: Nick Wise and Brad Pierce, Wuensch), 10:53.03. 7. Wynford. 8. Shot put: 1. Brandon Baxter (Wynford) "It is definitely going to be a do better." GIRLS 100 and 200; Zak Hancock, 200; Kyle Monroeville, (Emily Mastrioanni, Chartene 53-7 1/4. 2. Josh Perry (Mv) 53-3. 3. St. Paul: Veronica Geretz, 100 and 300 Schaffer and Kasey Wilhelm, 800 and 1600 Downing, Val Beck, Lynsey Dwayne Perry (Wynford) 49-9. 4.~ Bruce tougher road to the state meet," Aaron Robinson is a second hurdles and Alicia Crum, 200. relay. Schaffer),11:15.02. Crawford (Crestline) 49-1 1/4. 5. Troy Trojans coach Jeff Ray said. "Last Monroeville athlete to advance to Western Reserve: Stephanie Tinney and New London: Brent Thompson, 110 hur- Discus: 1. Brandigan Fannin (WR) 122- Dilllnger (SMCC), 48-2 1/4. 6. Jeff year he got out of here (Bucyrus) the regional after placing third in Colleen Nitchman 100; Jenny Hall and dles; David Dvorak, 1600; Duane Berry, 100 03. 2.Jenny Steward (Crestview) 121-06. 3. Niedermeier (Buckeye Central) 48-5. 7. Tinney, 400; Alyssa McPeek, 100 hurdles; and 200; Brian Shelter, 100 and 400; Zac Amanda Patrick (WR) 108-00. 4. Kristen Corey Beck (Crestview) 48-3/4. 8. Andy with a vault of 10-6. This year it the long jump 19-10 1/2. 800 , 400 and 1600 relays; Danielle Sidell, Sendelbach, 1600; Kyle Cramer, 800 and Swerlein (Carey) 109-00. 5. Andrea Lofay Howell (Crestview) 47-2. took 11-6 to get out. Just getting to Western Reserve freshman Matt 800 and Jennifer Ryan, 200. The 1600 relay 1600 relay. (Mohawk) 107-00.6. Kend'ra Shaffer (Carey) 3200 relay: 1. SMCC 8:337.03. 2. Col. Columbus will be the challenge." is the fastest time entering the finals at Plymouth: Mike LaCroix, 100; Jeremy 111-00.7. Victoria Lawrence (SMCC) 99-11. Crawford 8:38.56. S.Carey 8:40.9. 4. Martineau also made a fine show- 8. Melissa Reinhart (Mohawk) 97-00. Another second place finisher hi 4:06.43. Rowe, 1600; Lucas Keaton, 300 hurdles; Ashland Crestview 8:41. S.Plymouth (Lucas ing in this event, finishing sixth Monroeville: Kate Bores and Stephanie Keaton and Skylar Branstool, 800. High jump: 1. Karl Weimerskirch Keaton, Skylor Branstool, Jeremy Rowe, Bucyrus and one that is looking for with a leap of 19-0. Stang, 100; Brand! Ackerman and Amanda South Central: Mike Cobum, 110 and 300 (Mohawk) 5-0.2. Shelly Cooper (Lucas) 5-0. Evan Fackler), 8:45.50. e.Western Reserve 3. Bobby Cundiff (Col. Crawford) 4-10. 4. Myers, 100 hurdles; Myers, 300 hurdles, hurdles; Cody Roswell, 100; Clint Hackney, (Joey Zimmerman, Shawn Martz, Kevin a ticket to Columbus in his senior A huge number of athletes Abby Weimerskirch (Mohawk) 4-10. 5. Stang, 200 and 800 and 400 relays. 1600; Casey Ehler, 300 hurdles. Stoll, Daniel Cammarn), 8:36.57. 7.-Tiffin year is Monroeville shot putter, extended their seasons by advanc- Jenna Yeager (Crestline) 4-10. 6. Megan Calvert, 8:53.84. S.Seneca East, 8:54.94. New London: Katie Tyras, 100; Watson (Crest.) 4-10. 7. Tiffany Patrick WR) Pole vault: 1. Eli Nichols (Seneca East) senior Josh Perry. ing either into running semifinals Tashawna Randleman, 200 and 400; Megan The senior putted the shot at a 4-10. 8. (tie) Emily Ruffing (Seneca East) 13-00. 2. Jordan Ray (SC) 13-00. 3. Matt or finals Saturday. Shepherd and Gabrielle Wuensch, 800. and Alysha Vehre (Carey) both 4-8. Dyer (Wynford) 12-00;. 4. Cory Stanfield ( best 53-0. The semi-finals of the sprints and Plymouth: Kristen Keaton, 100 and 300 Seneca East) 11-6. 5. Michael Buckingham GIRLS hurdles; Megan Hedeen, 400; Nicole BOYS (Tiffin Calvert) 11-6. 6. Sean McGraw "Josh was a little tight," Eagles hurdles are scheduled for 12:45 3200 relay: 1. Mohawk 9:58.81. 2. LaCroix, 800 and 1600 relay. Long jump: 1. Ryan O'Dell (Crest.) 21-7. (Crestview) 11-00. 7.B.J. Herold (New coach, Bernie Yoder said. "I know Seneca East 10:07.55. 3. Col. Crawford, p.m. South Central: Ashley Green and Kali 2. Cody VanMeter (Lucas) 20-6; 3. Aaron London) 10-00. 8. Andrew Roberts (South he is not happy with that effort but The remaining field events, how- Gahrlng, 200 and 800 and 400 relays 10:07.56. 4. Western Reserve (Danielle Robinson (Mv.) 19-10' 1/2. 4. Eli Nichols Central) 10-00. Crestline stops Plymouth Norwalk, Willard shut out in again in D-lV district final district tennis competition By MICHAEL GRECO • FOR a photo of the PORT CLINTON — Norwalk NL10, Col. Crawford 0 Relleclnr Sports Editor game see/Pg.A-10. SOFTBALL and Willard athletes reached PREP ROUNDUP second round of action on the CRESTLINE — New BUCYRUS — For the third Coon looked Ronk back to third, "They hit the ball in gaps and we first day of district tennis tourna- London reached the Division contributed one hit apiece. straight year, Plymouth had the but an errant throw allowed Ronk hit the ball at somebody," Reeder ment Thursday at the Von IV district baseball final, han- Ferber blasted a home run. chance for advancement to the to score the first run. said. Thron-Hablitzel Tennis Center. dling Colonel Crawford in Pelham, Lukes and Hall all next level in the postseason tour- Brittany Kick followed with an Coon didn't walk or strike out a But that was as far as they Thursday's semifinal at scored two runs. Jon Hamilton, nament. infield hit. Maggie Heiby's sacri- batter. advanced. Crestline. Ferber, Chad Blake and Chris But the Lady Red were denied fice plated Hoffer with the second Meanwhile, despite scoring a Both Trucker Kyle Bowers The Wildcats, who improved to Hamilton all touched home once all three times in the district finals, run. run in the second inning, the Lady and Willard's doubles team of 20-4 overall, are scheduled to play each. including the last two by Crestline. A slow roller for an infield hit by Red didn't muster a hit for the first Cody Grundish and Raziel- • Sandusky St. Mary Central Ferber knocked in three runs. Thursday, the Lady Bullodgs Meghan Ronk scored pinch runner five innings off Meghan Ronk. Ramos went 1-1 on the first day. Catholic at 5 p.m. today at McCoppin posted two RBI, capitalized on early miscues to Emily Hatfield with the third run. In the second, Andee Reeder drew Meanwhile, Flashes Eric Colonel Crawford. while Jon Hamilton, Lukes, Hall score in the opening four innings "I thought we were very aggres- a one-out walk, moved to second on Bauerle and Drew Violette lost The winner punches a ticket and Chaffins had one apiece. they batted for a 6-2 Division IV sive on the bases," Lady Bulldogs a wild pitch, third on an error and in the first round. into the regional tournament. Chaffins went all six innings win at Bucyrus High School. coach Heath Sager said. "We home on another wild pitch. In singles competition, Against Colonel Crawford, the for the win. He allowed two Plymouth dropped to 16-5 over- knew w.e had to be aggressive, but Ronk fanned five and walked Bowers junior handled Kenton's game was scoreless after two hits and three walks with 12 all, 11-2 in the Firelands at the same time we had to be able one over the first five innings. Jarrett Hottman 6-0, 6-1 in the innings. In the bottom of the strikeouts. Conference. The Big Red still to hit her." Cathy Kanney broke up the no first round. But the junior was third inning, have to play New London in a Crestline manufactured single hitter with a two-out single in the cut off at the pass by Ottawa New London • Edison 3, Sandusky 2 league game. runs in the second, third and fourth sixth. Hills' Brian Buckey 6-0, 6-4 in busted Meanwhile, Crestline improved innings. The next inning, Plymouth final- his next opportunity. through for MILAN — Edison picked up to 23-4 and advanced to the Kent In the second, a throwing error ly put together a string of hits as Meanwhile, the doubles team four runs. its second straight baseball win regional site. The Dogs are sched- sent Amanda Ronk home. Reeder, Brandi Chaffins and Abby of Grundish and Ramos opened The Wildcats Thursday in non-league action. uled to play at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. The third saw Kristi Whittington all posted singles to with a 6-4,6-1 win over Huron's added two The winners improved to 6- "Last year they hit us early (in a Schwechheimer hit a fielder's plate the second run. Ryan Hodges and Andy Hohler. runs in the 18 overall. 6-1 loss) and this year they hit us choice to shortstop, but Stacie Danika Hammett's ground out In their next match, though, fifth and four The Chargers scored two ] early," Lady Red coach Rick Kelly was safe at third and Kick ended the game. the Willard duo lost to more in the runs in the third and one in the Reeder said. "You can't do that scored the fifth run. "I'm very proud of this team," Napoleon's Adam Fausey and sixth. New sixth. Jimmy Harrington against a team like Crestline. They And in the fifth, Hoffer reached said Reeder, whose team dropped BenBischoff6-0,6-3. London Ferber gained two hits for Edison. have a good defense, good offense third on an error and scored on a a 2-0 decision to Colonel Archold's Andy Redd topped pounded out Matt Triana recorded the pitch- and they are well coached." fielder's choice out. Crawford three years ago, "We Bauerle 6-2, 6-1, while Lake's 12 hits. ing win, allowing two runs, Leadoff hitter Amanda Ronk The Lady Bulldogs touched beat a good Monroeville team to Marcus Pereira held off Violette Jon Hamilton, Karl Ferber, four hits and five walks with spearheaded runs in three innings Coon for 10 hits. get here." 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (1). Huron's Phil Chad Blake and Corey Chaffins seven strikeouts. for the winners by reaching base. Amanda Ronk led the way with And the foundation is there for Conley and Chris Pell, St Marys led the way with two hits each. Edison is scheduled to play at In the top of the first, the senior three, while Kick and Kelly con- success next season with only Memorial's Jeremy Dominik Kyle Pelham, Justin Lukes, Kory 2 p.m. Saturday in the first started with a triple. After an out, tributed two apiece. Dawn Collins, Reeder and Whittington departing. and Buckey advanced to Hall and Tommy McCoppin round of the SMCC Lauren Hoffer hit a comebacker to Meghan Ronk and Jackie Flinders 'This team has a good nucleus Saturday's semis Invitational. Plymouth pitcher Katie Coon. chipped in with one hit each. coming back," Reeder said.

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